South Bronx Battles: Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Renewal

Community activist Carolyn McLaughlin takes us on a journey of the South Bronx through the eyes of its community members. Facing burned—out neighborhoods of the 1970s, the community fought back. McLaughlin illustrates the spirit of the community in creating a vibrant, diverse culture and its decades—long commitment to develop nonprofit housing and social—services, and to advocate for better education, health care, and a healthier environment. For the South Bronx to remain a safe haven for p...